South End Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Halifax Public Gardens which includes a garden and a pond
Halifax Public Gardens featuring a pond
Point Pleasant Park featuring military items and heritage elements
Point Pleasant Park featuring military items and heritage elements
Point Pleasant Park featuring a garden, landscape views and a sunset

Popular places to visit

Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk

Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Browse personal items that survived the Titanic, enjoy dinner with a sea view and shop in the lively market along this scenic walkway.

Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
Point Pleasant Park showing general coastal views, a park and landscape views

St. Mary's University

4/5(1 review)

Enjoy the student vibe at St. Mary's University as part of your travels around Halifax. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

St. Mary's University
Museum of Natural History

Museum of Natural History

Immerse yourself in Nova Scotia’s impressive biodiversity and history and say hello to Gus, Halifax’s favorite tortoise.

Museum of Natural History
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic which includes a playground as well as a large group of people

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Climb aboard a century-old ship and discover Atlantic Canada’s seafaring tales and maritime heritage at this harborfront museum.

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Halifax City Hall

Halifax City Hall

This eclectically designed monument is home to the municipal government and is the symbolic center of Halifax Regional Municipality.

Halifax City Hall
Halifax Public Gardens

Halifax Public Gardens

Halifax’s Victorian-style gardens are a hidden gem for heritage and respite in the city center. Walk among fountains, ponds and manicured gardens.

Halifax Public Gardens

Activities

Old Town Lunenburg

Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore

AU$192
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore
Discover Peggy's Cove: Private Journey from Halifax

Discover Peggy's Cove: Private Journey from Halifax

AU$148
Per adult
Discover Peggy's Cove: Private Journey from Halifax
Halifax: Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg, and Annapolis Valley Tour

Halifax: Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg, and Annapolis Valley Tour

AU$286
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Halifax: Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg, and Annapolis Valley Tour
Halifax City Sightseeing by Private a/c vehicle

Halifax City Sightseeing by Private a/c vehicle

AU$192
Per adult
Halifax City Sightseeing by Private a/c vehicle
Peggys Cove

Halifax & Peggys Cove & Coastal

AU$453
Per adult
Halifax & Peggys Cove & Coastal
Grand Pre you can admire the statue of Evangeline, heroine of an epic Longfellow poem.

Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Annapolis Valley

AU$192
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Annapolis Valley
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Our pick of the best South End Hotel Deals

Hotel Halifax
Hotel Halifax
3.5 out of 5
1990 Barrington St, Halifax, NS
The price is AU$145 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
AU$145
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8/10 Very Good! (5,161 reviews)
"Mice running thru pedway and Scotia square on way through and bathroom wasn’t cleaned well enough , toothpaste stains on floor and hair in the sink"

Reviewed on 22 Nov. 2024

Hotel Halifax
The Barrington Hotel
The Barrington Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1875 Barrington St, Halifax, NS
The price is AU$145 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
AU$145
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,717 reviews)
Another great stay at the Barrington.
"Great stay, love this hotel, highly recommended."

Reviewed on 22 Nov. 2024

The Barrington Hotel
Cambridge Suites Hotel
Cambridge Suites Hotel
3 out of 5
1583 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS
The price is AU$164 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$164
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,615 reviews)
"Great location and pleasant room ?"

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

Cambridge Suites Hotel
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
4.5 out of 5
1515 South Park Street, Halifax, NS
The price is AU$187 per night from 11 Dec to 12 Dec
AU$187
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,317 reviews)
"Everything was fine with my stay, as usual with Lord Nelson Hotel."

Reviewed on 21 Nov. 2024

The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
5 out of 5
1700 Grafton Street, Halifax, NS
The price is AU$224 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$224
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,507 reviews)
"Stunning hotel!"

Reviewed on 22 Nov. 2024

The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Atlantica Hotel Halifax
Atlantica Hotel Halifax
4 out of 5
1980 Robie St, Halifax, NS
The price is AU$145 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
AU$145
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,272 reviews)
"This is an older but refurbished property with good amenities. Located adjacent to the commons, it’s close to the hospital and in a very walkable and quieter area of the city (important for me as I was bringing a dog). Definitely plan to stay again when visiting the city."

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

Atlantica Hotel Halifax
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Other neighbourhoods around South End

Halifax showing heritage architecture and an administrative building

Downtown Halifax

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Downtown Halifax is beloved for its captivating waterfront views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Neptune Theatre and Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

Downtown Halifax
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Armview

Armview might not have many top sights, but Mont Blanc Anchor Site and Chocolate Lake Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Armview
Fairview Cemetery featuring a cemetery and a memorial

North End

4/5(1 area review)

You'll enjoy the bars and live music in North End. You might want to make time for a stop at Halifax North Common Park or Cornwallis Street Baptist Church.

North End
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Melville Cove

While Melville Cove isn't home to many top sights, Mont Blanc Anchor Site and Chocolate Lake Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Melville Cove
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Westmount

While there might not be top attractions in Westmount, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Halifax Shopping Centre and Chocolate Lake Beach.

Westmount
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Cowie Hill

While Cowie Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Chocolate Lake Beach and Mont Blanc Anchor Site.

Cowie Hill

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